Accounts Administrator

**The person**

We are looking for a positive, reliable, flexible, and motivated individual who can work well within a seasonally busy environment and should be capable of prioritising working well as part of a team with the ability to work independently as needed, with a high level of attention to detail. You will be hands-on and will be vital to delivering smooth daily operations within the distribution facility.

Client service is paramount and therefore you will need have a passion and a deep understanding for the importance of getting high quality goods out in a timely fashion. It is essential that you are professional, confident in building interpersonal relationships, and can work with total discretion.

You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and will thrive working in a growing team. You will be IT proficient, enjoy challenges, be a great communicator, have proven experience in accounts and administration, a relevant qualification is essential (Minimum AAT L2). You will be an individual who takes an efficient and methodical approach, ideally with strong administrative experience gained within an accounting environment. Most importantly, you will have an interest in the company’s overall mission of benefiting agriculture and the environment positively.

**What is the role?**

Working with the accounts and administration team at our South Oxfordshire site, you will be integral to our small, high-performing finance team - contributing to many key daily processes, reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will collaborate closely with other members of the finance team, operations team, and the external consulting team. You will handle transactional accounting processing and provide essential assistance in various financial and administrative tasks. You will also take on projects and developments that improve and enhance your personal progression as well as the team, and processes, you will be involved in.

The role provides an excellent opportunity for an individual to develop an understanding of the agricultural sector with particular emphasis on holistic and regenerative management.

This includes but is not limited to; Seeking confirmation of, and processing, supplier invoices, including matching to GRNS and investigating discrepancies. New client and supplier administration. Chasing debtors / sending customer statements. Daily generation of sales invoices.

**If you join us, this is what your day will look like**:

- Daily activities: Seeking confirmation of and processing supplier invoices, including matching to GRNS and investigating discrepancies.
- Raising queries and obtaining credit notes when required.
- Escalation of disputes to financial controller.
- Daily generation of sales invoices.
- Updating price list information.
- Responding to customer and supplier queries regarding accounts.
- New client set up, renewals & retiral administration.
- New supplier Set up, renewals & retiral administration.
- Chasing debtors / sending customer statements, keeping relevant staff in communication.
- Reconciliation of company card reports.
- Filing (physical and online) of paperwork / year end filing and prep.
- Taking and diverting calls.
- Monitoring & requesting office supplies.
- Processing of cheques.
- Supporting the Finance Controller/Office Manager in ad hoc duties when required.
- Ad-hoc support to other roles in finance during periods of leave.
- Supporting additional company development projects as required.

**Is this role for you?**

To be successful in this role you will have some of the following skills and experience, and the desire to develop in other areas:

- Accurate, with a strong attention to detail.
- Have strong organisational skills and an excellent ability to meet deadlines.
- Good character and clear moral values.
- Reliable, proactive, self-motivated, and focused in a busy environment.
- Demonstrate clear communication skills.
- Professional and discreet with confidential data.
- Have a positive, can-do attitude as well as being a team player to support colleagues.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, driving shared goals and achieving business objectives.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and an inquisitive mind.
- Dynamic and willing to learn.
- AAT L2 or higher

**What will we do for you?**

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the UK agricultural industry, build a career with an up-and-coming industry.
- We will help you grow To help you unlock your full potential and progress your career, we provide you with all the training and development opportunities you will need to succeed.
- We have a generous benefits package including, birthday holiday, private healthcare scheme, wellbeing community, free eye tests, dogs at work and casual attire.
- You’ll have access to AXA Healthcare - including full Employee Assistance services, access to mental health counsel